Training horses Flashcards
Discuss the use of positive reinforcement (rewards – scratching, food, voice) and negative reinforcement (pressure and release) in training horses from the ground, with a focus on timing and consistency
Give an example of when you have used positive or negative reinforcement and how successful it was
Discuss the importance of progressive training and read the horse’s reactions to know when to ask for more (shaping)
In your experience how many attempts does it take the horse before he makes a reasonable guess in his learning?
How do you read your horse’s communications?
Discuss some of the disadvantages of striking a horse with your hand (positive punishment) when training horses on the ground
Why are sudden energetic movements not advisable around horses?
How does your emotional energy effect the horse’s response?
Describe how you would train a horse to calmly accept a procedure such as clipping or administering a syringe of paste or an injections
What is this method of training called?
What would be an effective way of rewarding your horse in these situations?
